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The impact of the new technology on command system design

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An appraisal of the newer capabilities for on-line interactions between users and automated systems in command system design. Current technology offers a potential software development that would permit on-site, on-line functional programming. Both the user and the technical developer must be involved in the pilot program in such a way that the development agency is made aware of the deficiencies discovered during the implementation of the pilot program. Such a joint user/technical developer pilot program, under the auspices of the user command, would meet this need. 11 pp.

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